1. Introduction
1. INTRODUCTION
The 4 th edition of the “Barometer of the Business Climate in Spain”, published this year, has become a flagship publication in Spain.
Important new changes in terms of methodology have been introduced in the 2010 Barometer, thereby improving the clarity of the
questions companies were asked in the survey, as well an extension of the number of areas considered.
As far as the results for 2010 are concerned, and despite being affected by the international crisis for the second year running, the overall
assessment made of the business climate in Spain remains positive, highlighted by the better forecasts, both in terms of investment and
employment creation, for next year from foreign companies operating in Spain.
The Barometer comprises the ratings on different aspects of the business climate in Spain awarded by over 300 foreign companies,
identifying the strengths that need to be maintained and empowered, together with the main areas for improvement.
Moreover, the aim of this survey is to serve as a support tool for analysis into the reasons why foreign investors are attracted or
discouraged to make investments in Spain.
The 2010 Barometer has been conducted jointly by INVEST IN SPAIN and the International Center for Competitiveness (ICC) at the IESE
Business School, backed this year by close collaboration from the leading foreign Chambers of Commerce in Spain.
INVEST IN SPAIN is the Government agency dedicated to promoting and attracting foreign investment, part of the State Department for
Tourism and Trade of the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade. Its mission is to promote, attract and maintain foreign investment in
Spain, serving as the reference point for foreign investors and the point of contact for all state, regional and local institutions engaged in
promoting and attracting investment.
The ICC (International Center for Competitiveness) is one the research centers of the IESE (Instituto de Estudios Superiores de la Empresa)
business school. Its mission is to promote scientific knowledge and rigorous learning in the area of competitiveness. The ICC is directed
by IESE Prof. Antonio Subirá. The center was created in cooperation with the Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness (ISC), led by Prof.
Michael Porter at Harvard Business School and places special emphasis on the European Union and creating a favorable business climate.
Barometer of the Business Climate in Spain, 2010 results
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